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jumaceous pieces, more or less in two rows; 6 stamens 
the base of the perianth, or 3 opposite to the outer seg- 
3 ovary superior, 1-celled or 3 celled, and 1-, 3-, or 
y seeded, with 1 style and 3 stigmas; pericarp usually 
l-celled capsule, or with 3 incomplete cells and 3 valves, 
ch having the dissepiment in the middle of its inner sur- 
Exampres.—This family consists of the extensive genus 
(Rush), and one or two more. Common Rush 
us conglomeratus), and Soft Rush (Juncus effusus), 
much used for mats, chair-bottoms, the wicks of candles, 
ORDER XVIIL 
ALISMACE#. 
cluded in the Junci, Juss.—Alismacee, Butomee, and Junea- 
ginea, of Lindley. 
He inflorescence is a spike, umbel, or raceme; and the 
nth consists of six herbaceous segments, of which the 
einner are sometimes coloured. Stamens generally six, 
ovaries many. 
Water Plantain (Alisma) sitah Arrow-head (Sagittaria) 
mplify Alismacee; Flowering-rush (Butomus) is an ex- 
nple of the Butomee; and sit iar itera 
Juncaginew. 
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